How far is Charlotte, NC from Weaverville, NC?

The driving distance from Charlotte, NC to Weaverville, NC is about 131.1 miles (211 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.09 mi
02h 44m
Flight
101.97 mi
164.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.97 mi
Kilometers
164.1 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.09 mi
Kilometers
210.97 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weaverville
Sat, May 23, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in Charlotte
Sat, May 23, 11:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlotte
2026-05-23T06:27
Arrive Weaverville
Sat, May 23, 9:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlotte
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Forest City
NC

Town in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States

From Charlotte
65.5 mi
01h 22m
To Weaverville
65.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Charlotte and Weaverville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte and Weaverville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Tryon Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Tryon Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Morehead Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Morehead Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Freedom Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Freedom Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.1 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby

    3242 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Dixon Boulevard

    12 mi · 17 min · East Dixon Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard

    15.7 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    37.8 mi · 46 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Westgate

    920 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Patton Avenue

    821 ft · 14 sec · Patton Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward Westgate

    48 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Billy Graham Freeway

    1502 ft · 26 sec · Billy Graham Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 26 West, US 19 North, US 23 North, US 70 West: Weaverville, Mars Hill

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward New Stock Road

    972 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto New Stock Road

    49 m · 11 sec · New Stock Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Weaverville Road

    2629 ft · 1 min · Weaverville Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Merrimon Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Merrimon Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto Central Avenue

    18 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Merchants Alley

    61 m · 9 sec · Merchants Alley

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merchants Alley

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlotte and Weaverville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
39.6 mi · 30%
Freedom Drive
26.5 mi · 20%
Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18.3 mi · 14%
West Dixon Boulevard
15.7 mi · 12%
East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi · 9%
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
7.61 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

37.8 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest City
01h 22m from Charlotte
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Charlotte and Patchy Fog near Weaverville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Weaverville?

The road trip is about 131.1 miles (211 km) and usually takes 02h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Forest City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Charlotte and 65.6 miles from Weaverville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.34 one way or $36.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Charlotte and Patchy Fog near Weaverville.

Stop Ideas Near Forest City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forest City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest City.

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Spartanburg

43 mi away
290 Magnolia St
RAIL

Gastonia

64 mi away
350 Hancock Street
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Greenville

73 mi away
1120 West Washington Street
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Charlotte

95 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlotte and Weaverville. Straight-line distance: 101.97 mi (164.1 km).

Charlotte

#1 Charlotte

The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area.

Population900,350
Coordinates35.2270900, -80.8431300
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Weaverville

#2 Weaverville

Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,039
Coordinates35.6970500, -82.5606900
Altitude664
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlotte (-80.84313, 35.22709)
End: Weaverville (-82.56069, 35.69705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.63 gal
17.51 L · about $18.34
Round trip
$36.68
9.26 gal · 35.02 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.3 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.34 $36.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.51 $41.01
Premium $4.78 $22.12 $44.24
Diesel $5.62 $26.04 $52.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Charlotte and Weaverville. The current time is 06:27:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.